The black "elephant print" strips on the toe and heel are part of the shoe’s upper, which is primarily made of white tumbled leather. The aforementioned "dark iris" elements, visible on the midsole, ankle collar, and bottom lacing eyelets, complete the Air Jordan 3 Retro Dark Iris ' retro design.
Air Jordan 3 Retro Dark (Gradeschool) Iris debuted on the market on July 9, 2022. At time of its first release, the price of the shoe was $200.